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1. e a o Be g E HHH aa om TED omy eD omy GEE SAS 846EL2 Figure 5 6 Serial Connectivity for Redundancy Performance w Multi PCI Buses 5 6 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 5 6 Supported Cascading Configuration Cabling Refer to the chart below for information on the cables utilized in the preceding cascading configurations Backplane Connectivity Cables Part Number Length Description CBL 0281L 75cm SFF 8087 to SFF 8087 internal backplane cable CBL 0351L LP 85cm SAS 826EL1 BP 1 Port Internal Cascading Cable CBL 0352L LP 85cm SAS 826EL2 BP 2 Port Internal Cascading Cable 5 7 SC847 Chassis Manual Notes 5 8 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time 6 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box which the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electro
2. Socket Settings Socket Socket Setting Note REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_ Cmi Front Panel Fan Fail indicator SOCKET Optional Front Panel LEDs LED State Specification Overheat Drive Failure LED Indicator OVERHEATFAIL1 ON Red light flashing FANFAIL1 ON Failure in Fan 1 F 7 SC847 Chassis Manual F 8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Figure F 3 Rear Connectors Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear Connector SAS 0 SAS 1 SAS 2 SAS 3 SAS 4 SAS 5 SAS 6 SAS 7 SAS 8 SAS 9 SAS 10 SAS 11 SAS Drive Number SAS SATA HDD 0 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS SATA HDD 2 SAS SATA HDD 3 SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS SATA HDD 5 SAS SATA HDD 6 SAS SATA HDD 7 SAS SATA HDD 8 SAS SATA HDD 9 SAS SATA HDD 10 SAS SATA HDD 11 Rear Connector SAS 12 SAS 13 SAS 14 SAS 15 SAS 16 SAS 17 SAS 18 SAS 19 SAS 20 SAS 21 SAS 22 SAS 23 SAS Drive Number SAS SATA HDD 12 SAS SATA HDD 13 SAS SATA HDD 14 SAS SATA HDD 15 SAS SATA HDD 16 SAS SATA HDD 17 SAS SATA HDD 18 SAS SATA HDD 19 SAS SATA HDD 20 SAS SATA HDD 21 SAS SATA HDD 22 SAS SATA HDD 23
3. _ fs Figure E 4 Front LEDs Backplane LEDs LED State Specification OVERHEATFAIL1 On Overheat or drive failure FANFAIL1 On Failure in system fans Backplane power failure light is on 5V Off during normal operation Backplane power failure light is on 12V off f during normal operation E 7 SC847 Chassis Manual E 8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators ACT 2 Fee nll ACT 5 _FAIL 4P ACT 11 Ln rae ACTA FAIL 3 Met Figure E 5 Rear Connectors and LEDs Rear SAS Connectors Rear SAS Drive Rear SAS Drive Connector Number Connector Number SAS 0 SAS HDD 0 SAS 6 SAS HDD 6 SAS 1 SAS HDD 1 SAS 7 SAS HDD 7 SAS 2 SAS HDD 2 SAS 8 SAS HDD 8 SAS 3 SAS HDD 3 SAS 9 SAS HDD 9 SAS 4 SAS HDD 4 SAS 10 SAS HDD 10 SAS 5 SAS HDD 5 SAS 11 SAS HDD 11 Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 ACT 0 FAIL 0 SAS 1 ACT 1 FAIL 1 SAS 2 ACT 2 FAIL 2 SAS 3 ACT 3 FAIL 3 SAS 4 ACT 4 FAIL 4 SAS 5 ACT 5 FAIL 5 SAS 6 ACT 6 FAIL 6 SAS 7 ACT 7 FAIL 7 SAS 8 ACT 8 FAIL 8 SAS 9 ACT 9 FAIL 9 SAS 10 ACT 10 FAIL 10 SAS 11 ACT 11 FAIL 11 E 8 Appendix E SAS 826EL Backplane Specifications E 9 Single and Dua
4. Figure F 15 SAS InfiniBand Cable CBL 0200L Cable Name SAS InfiniBand to Mini SAS X4 1M cable PBF Part CBL 0200L Length 1 meter Description This cable has an InfiniBand connector SFF 8470 on one end and an SFF 8088 1X 26 pins at the other end F 16 Appendix F SAS 846EL Backplane Specifieations Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA These connections use CBL 0167L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables CBL 0167L with Single Port Assembly 5 internal cable Port B Expander 2 l CBL 0166L External cable e We Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander l l l l l b om a Figure F 16 Single HBA Configuration F 17 SC847 Chassis Manual Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure F 17 Single Port Internal Cable CBL 0167L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Backplane Cable Internal with 2 port Cascading Cable 68 cm Part CBL 0167L SFF 8087 to SFF 8088 x1 Ports Single Placement Internal cable Description Internal cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in single port environments Figure F 18 External Cable CBL 0166L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68cm
5. Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 D12 D5 SAS 1 D13 D6 SAS 2 D14 D7 SAS 3 D15 D8 SAS 4 D18 D19 SAS 5 D21 D20 SAS 6 D22 D23 SAS 7 D24 D29 SAS 8 D25 D30 SAS 9 D26 D31 SAS 10 D27 D32 SAS 11 D28 D33 SAS 12 D40 D37 SAS 13 D41 D38 SAS 14 D42 D39 SAS 15 D87 D88 SAS 16 D100 D103 SAS 17 D101 D105 SAS 18 D102 D107 SAS 19 D104 D108 SAS 20 D106 D109 SAS 21 D111 D110 SAS 22 D118 D119 SAS 23 D120 D121 D 9 SC847 Chassis Manual Notes Appendix E SAS 826EL Backplane Specifications Appendix E SAS 826EL Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components E 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD E 2 Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the backplane by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the backplane and peripherals back into their antistatic bags w
6. C 6 Appendix C SAS 826A Backplane Specifications C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize C or SGPIO SGPIO is the default mode and can be used without making changes to your jumpers The following information details which jumper must be configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to I7C mode Jumper Settings SGPIO Default and IC Jumper SGPIO Default Setting PC Setting JP84 1 2 SGPIO mode enable C 3 l7C mode enable C 7 SC847 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators ci O ED EP O ie Oy Dal TO co ae _ a ik choo e ooon EAD ra fT occa BAC Dp O RIED D a CO hn ey Figure C 3 Front LEDs Front Panel LEDs LED State Specification D53 On Indicates 5V power Light is on during normal operation D54 On Indicates 12V power Light is on during normal operation C 8 Appendix C SAS 826A Backplane Specifications C 8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Figure C 4 Rear Connectors and LEDs Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear SAS Drive Rear SAS Drive Connector Number Connector Number SAS 0 SAS SATA HHD 0 SAS 6 SAS SATA HHD 6 SAS 1 SAS SATA HHD 1 SAS 7 SAS SATA HHD 7 SAS
7. D 5 SC847 Chassis Manual Fan Jumper Settings This backplane can use up to four fans To utilize each fan you must configure both jumpers as indicated below Fan Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note JP61 1 2 With Fan Default FAN 1 2 3 No Fan JP97 Le Default FAN 1 JP62 ae ee Default FAN 2 JP98 ih eg Default FAN 2 JP63 i S ee Default FAN 3 JP99 oe a Default FAN 3 JP64 A a Default FAN 4 JP100 T i Default FAN 4 C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize C or SGPIO SGPIO is the default mode and can be used without making changes to your jumper The following information details which jumper must be configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to IC mode SGPIO Setting Default Jumper SGPIO Jumper Setting Default PC Jumper Setting JP84 1 2 2 3 D 6 Front LED Indicators Appendix D SAS 846A Backplane Specifications Figure D 3 Front LEDs Front Panel LEDs D45 D47 D49 D51 D3 D36 D89 D53 D54 LED State On On On On On On On off Off Specification Failure in Fan 1 Failure in
8. AC Input 1400W 180 240V 50 60Hz 7 0 9 5A DC Output 5V Standby DC Output 92A 100 140V 12V 116Ap 180 240V With Distributor 5V 30A 3 3V 24A 12V 0 6Ap 4A B 1 SC847 Chassis Manual Notes B 2 Appendix C SAS 826A Backplane Specifications Appendix C SAS 826A Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components C 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD e Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the backplane by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including the SAS 826A backplane Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the SAS 826A backplane Make sure that
9. Disclaimer cont The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup port systems medical equipment nuclear facilities or systems aircraft aircraft devices aircraft emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to per form be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro disclaims any and all liability and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra hazardous applications it does so entirely at its own risk Furthermore buyer agrees to fully indemnify defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims demands actions litigation and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra hazardous use or sale F 26
10. F 8 Appendix F SAS 846EL Backplane Specifieations Rear LED Indicators Rear Connector Hard Drive Activity LED Failure LED SAS 0 ACT 0 FAIL 0 SAS 1 ACT 1 FAIL 1 SAS 2 ACT 2 FAIL 2 SAS 3 ACT 3 FAIL 3 SAS 4 ACT 4 FAIL 4 SAS 5 ACT 5 FAIL 5 SAS 6 ACT 6 FAIL 6 SAS 7 ACT 7 FAIL 7 SAS 8 ACT 8 FAIL 8 SAS 9 ACT 9 FAIL 9 SAS 10 ACT 10 FAIL 10 SAS 11 ACT 11 FAIL 11 SAS 12 ACT 12 FAIL 12 SAS 13 ACT 13 FAIL 13 SAS 14 ACT 14 FAIL 14 SAS 15 ACT 15 FAIL 15 SAS 16 ACT 16 FAIL 16 SAS 17 ACT 17 FAIL 17 SAS 18 ACT 18 FAIL 18 SAS 19 ACT 19 FAIL 19 SAS 20 ACT 20 FAIL 20 SAS 21 ACT 21 FAIL 21 SAS 22 ACT 22 FAIL 22 SAS 23 ACT 23 FAIL 23 F 9 SC847 Chassis Manual Dual Port and Cascading Configurations F 9 Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SAS 846EL1 backplanes have a single port expander that access all twenty four drives and supports cascading Dual Ports SAS 846EL2 backplanes have dual port expanders that access all twenty four drives These dual port expanders support cascading failover and multipath From HBA or higher From HBA or higher backplane backplane Port B Port A Secondary Ports Primary Ports Expander 2 Expander 1 J2 stp z Jap SAn Fiquo JO To lower backplane in To lower backplane in cascaded system cascaded system Figure F 4 SAS 846EL2 Dual Port Configuration From HBA
11. Internal cable Description Internal cascading cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in Dual port environments Figure E 16 The CBL 0166L Cable Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68cm Part CBL 0166L SFF 8088 x1 to SFF 8088 x1 Ports Single or Dual Placement External cable Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers Use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections E 19 SC847 Chassis Manual E 12 Supported Cascading Configuration Cascading allows the system to access data at a faster rate by allowing several backplanes to share resources to reduce latency time The first backplane in a cascaded system requires a motherboard and HBA Other servers require a power control card not a motherboard and HBA CBL 0167L with Single Port Assembly internal cable HBA Host Bus Adapter g l l CBL 0166L 4 External cable l l l ia l l l Other Considerations L T a gt e Cascading supports up to one hundred twenty two hard drives e Use the same cables for all single port configurations e See page E 12 if your HBA is external to your backplane E 20 Appendix E SAS 826EL Backplane Specifications Server System with Dual SAS HBA and Cascading Configuration CBL 0168L with Dual Port Assembly internal cable HB
12. Part CBL 0166L SFF 8088 1x to SFF 8088 x1 Ports Single or Dual Placement External cable Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers With most connectors use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections F 18 Appendix F SAS 846EL Backplane Specifieations Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from dual HBAs These connections use CBL 0168L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables Cable 0168L with Single Port Assembly Internal cable 4 7 l Cable 0166L l External cable l l Port A Expander l l l l l l l I ll al gt B Figure F 19 Dual HBA Configuration F 19 SC847 Chassis Manual Dual HBA Configuration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly Figure F 20 Dual Port Internal Cable CBL 0168L Cable Name SAS Dual port Cable Assembly 68 76cm Part CBL 0168L Placement Internal cable Ports Dual Description Internal cascading cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in dual port environments SS Figure F 21 External Cable CBL 0166L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68cm Part CBL 0166L Placement External cable Ports Single or Dual Description External cascading cable Conne
13. 2 SAS SATA HHD 2 SAS 8 SAS SATA HHD 8 SAS 3 SAS SATA HHD 3 SAS 9 SAS SATA HHD 9 SAS 4 SAS SATA HHD 4 SAS 10 SAS SATA HHD 10 SAS 5 SAS SATA HHD 5 SAS 11 SAS SATA HHD 11 Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 D12 D5 SAS 1 D13 D6 SAS 2 D14 D7 SAS 3 D15 D8 SAS 4 D18 D19 SAS 5 D21 D20 SAS 6 D22 D23 SAS 7 D24 D29 SAS 8 D25 D30 SAS 9 D26 D31 SAS 10 D27 D32 SAS 11 D28 D33 C 9 SC847 Chassis Manual Notes Appendix D SAS 846A Backplane Specifications Appendix D SAS 846A Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components D 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD e Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the backplane by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the backplane and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use General Safety Guidelin
14. 9 SAS Ports Primary and secondary SAS ports E 4 Appendix E SAS 826EL Backplane Specifications E 7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions PRI_Mode4 Bopa nendi arcane Remote Fan Fail Socket moms ee Figure E 3 Front Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers Connector To modify the operation of the backplane jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Jumper of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit TE board Note On two pin jumpers Closed sitina means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins E 5 SC847 Chassis Manual General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note PRI_MODE4 4 2 Factory setting z do not change SEC_MODE4 4 2 Factory setting do not change Socket Settings Note Socket Socket Setting Front panel fan fail indicator REMOTE_FAN_FAIL Open optional SOCKET E 6 Appendix E SAS 826EL Backplane Specifications Front LED Indicators Fan Fail LED 12V_LED 5V_LED Bop Fa REMOTE FAN FAL SCOKET od EA TOA a ooooo0oo000000 ooo0oo00000000 Overheat LED cof
15. Carrier ZA G SO y Figure 4 3 Chassis Drive Carrier The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis These carriers also help to promote proper airflow for the drive bays Warning Except for short periods of time while swapping hard drives do not operate the server with the drives removed from the chassis drive bays Warning Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers For information on recommended HDDs visit the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro com products nfo files storage SAS 1 Com pList 110909 pdf Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Carrier 1 Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the drive carrier and remove the dummy drive Place the hard drive carrier on a flat surface such as a desk table or work bench 4 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance SAS SATA Hard Drive Figure 4 5 Installing the Hard Drive into the Carrier 2 Slide the hard drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down 3 Carefully align the mounting holes in both the drive carrier and the hard drive 4 Secure the hard drive to the carrier using six screws 5 Replace the drive tray into the chassis Make sure to close the drive carrier handle to lock the drive carrier into place Figure 4 6 Installing the Hard Drive 4 5 SC847 Chassis Manual 4 4 Install
16. Da FF OU 11 SAS connectors SEC_JO not available in EL1 single port backplane 12 SAS connector SEC_J1 not available in EL1 single port backplane 13 SAS connector SEC_J2 not available in EL1 single port backplane F 3 SC847 Chassis Manual F 6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 and 2 Optional Primary and Secondary PC Connector PC Connectors Pin Definitions The optional I C connectors are connected to St eee the CSE PTJBOD CB2 board and are used 1 Data to monitor the power supply status and to 2 Ground control the fans See the table on the right 3 Clock 4 No Connection for pin definitions 3 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4 pin connectors designated PWR1 4 Pin Connector PWR2 PWR3 PWR4 PWR5 and PWR6 provide power to the backplane See the Ping Definition table on the right for pin definitions Ey 2and3 Ground 4 5V 4 Primary and Secondary Flash Chips The primary and secondary flash chips enhance the backplane memory 5 Primary and Secondary Expander Chips This primary and secondary expander chips allow the backplane to support dual ports cascading and failover 6 EPP Ports The EPP ports are used for manufacturer diagnostic purposes only F 4 Appendix F SAS 846EL Backplane Specifieations 7 Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 3 pin connectors designated FAN1 FAN2 and FAN3 provide power to the
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18. and Support Cables Chassis Power Card In a cascaded configuration the first chassis includes a motherboard and at least one Host Bus Adapter HBA Other servers in this enclosed system include a power card This section describes the supported power card for the SAS 846 series backplane For more information see the PCC JBPWR2 power card manual This manual can be found at the http Awww supermicro com 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SUPER JBPWR2 wv Figure F 10 Chassis Power Card Sold Separately Power Card Part Number Part Type Where Used Allows the chassis to be in a CSE PTJBOD CB1 Power card JBOD Just a Bunch of Drives configuration F 12 Appendix F SAS 846EL Backplane Specifieations Connecting an Internal Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the Host Bus Adapter HBA to the backplane HBA Host Bus Adapter Figure F 11 Single Internal Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter Figure F 12 Dual Internal Host Bus Adapter Supported Internal HBA Cables Use the following listed cables to create connections between the internal HBA and SAS 846EL backplane The cables required depend on the HBA connector Cable Name iPass TO 4 lane Part CBL 0117L Length 46 cm 18 inches Description This cable has
19. expander chips Power connectors PWRO PWR1 and PWR3 Fan connectors Fan1 Fan2 and Fan3 Primary SAS connectors PRI_JO Primary SAS connectors PRI_J1 Secondary SAS connectors SEC_JO not available in EL1 single port backplane Secondary SAS connectors SEC_J1 not available in EL1 single port backplane Figure E 2 SAS 826EL1 Connectors and Components SC847 Chassis Manual E 6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 EPP Ports The EPP ports are used for manufacturer di agnostic purposes only 2 Primary and Secondary Flash Chips The Primary and Secondary Flash Chips en hance the backplane memory 3 Primary and Secondary Expander Chips This Primary and Secondary Expander Chips allow the backplane to support dual port cas cading and failover configurations 4 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4 pin connectors designated PWRO 4 Pin Connector PWRO PWR1 PWR1 and PWR3 provide power to the on PWR3 backplane See the table on the right for pin Pin Definition definitions 1 12V 2and3 Ground 4 5V 5 Fan Connectors Fan Connectors Fan1 Fan2 and Fan3 The 3 pin connectors designated Fan1 Fan2 and Fan3 provide power to the fans ii Hennion 1 Ground i NN 2 12V See the table on the right for pin definitions 3 Tachometer 6
20. failed fan from the chassis and pull it completely out of the chassis Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan indicating airflow direction point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans Check that the fan is working properly before replacing the chassis cover 4 14 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4 15 Placing the System Fan SC847 Chassis Manual 4 9 Power Supply The SC847 chassis has a 1400 Watt high efficiency redundant power supply This power supply is auto switching capable This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating Redundant power supplies are hot swappable and can be changed without pow ering down the system New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface Release Tab Figure 4 16 Power Supply Release Tab Changing the Power Supply 1 If your chassis includes a redundant power supply at least two power mod ules you can leave the server running and remove only one power supply If your server has only one power supply you must power down the server and unplug the power cord 2 Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated 3 Pull the power s
21. have different connectors If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS SATA cables must share use one of the following cables These cables must be purchased separately Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0175L Alt Name Big Four Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and four SAS connectors 7 pins each at the other This cable connects from the host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0116 Alt Name iPass or Small Four Description This cable has one iPass SFF 8087 Mini SAS connector 36 pin at one end and four SAS connectors on one end This cable connects from the host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port A 2 Appendix A Chassis Cables Extending Power Cables Although Supermicro chassis are designed with to be efficient and cost effective some compatible motherboards have power connectors located in different areas To use these motherboards you may have to extend the power cables to the mother boards To do this use the following chart as a guide Power Cable Extenders Number of Pins Cable Part Length 24 pin CBL 0042 7 9 20cm 20 pin CBL 0059 7 9 20cm 8 pin CBL 0062 7 9 20cm 4 pin CBL 0060 7 9 20cm Front Panel to the Motherboard The SC847 chassis includes a cable to connect the ch
22. that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis Confirm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail and make sure that the ball bearing shuttle is at the front locking position of the middle rail Align the chassis inner rails with the front of the middle rails Slide the inner rails on the chassis into the middle rails keeping the pressure even on both sides until the locking tab of the inner rail clicks into the front of the middle rail locking the chassis into the fully extended position Depress the locking tabs of both sides at the same time and push the chassis all the way into the rear of the rack If necessary for security purposes use screws to secure the chassis handles to the front of the rack 6 8 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Optional Quick Installation Method The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page 5 7 2 Release the inner rail without retracting the middle rail 3 Install the inner rails on the chassis as previously described on page 5 6 4 Install the chassis onto the middle rail as described in the previous section 6 9 SC847 Chassis Manual Adapters for Round and Threaded Hole Racks The SC847 chassis includes adapter brackets for those customers using roun
23. the SAS 826A backplane is securely and properly installed on the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage C 1 SC847 Chassis Manual C 3 An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual C 4 Introduction to the SAS 826A Backplane The SAS 826A backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date technol ogy available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 826A Revision 1 00 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com for the latest updates compatible parts and supported configurations C 2 Appendix C SAS 826A Backplane Specifications C 5 Front Connectors and Jumpers Figure C 1 Front Connectors Front Connectors 1 ACT_IN JP26 and JP47 6 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 JP13 and JP46 2 Chips MG9071 and MG9072 7 iPass 1 JSM1 3 IC Connector 1 JP37 8 iPass 2 JSM2 4 IC Connector 2 JP95 9 iPass 3 JSM3 5 IC Connector 3 JP52 10 Upgrade Connectors JP69 and JP78 C 3 SC8
24. 47 Chassis Manual C 6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 Activity LED Headers SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions The activity LED headers designated JP26 and JP47 are used to indicate the activity status of each SAS drive The activity LED headers are located on the front panel For the activity lead headers to work properly connect to them using a 10 pin LED cable This is only used when the activity LED is not supported Pin Definition Pin Definition 4l ACT IN 0 6 ACT IN 4 ACT IN 1 7 ACT IN 5 ACT IN 2 8 ACT IN 6 ACT IN 3 9 ACT IN 7 a A O N Ground 10 Empty by the hard drive SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 ACT IN 8 6 ACT IN 12 ACT IN 9 7 ACT IN 13 ACT IN 10 8 ACT IN 14 ACT IN 11 9 ACT IN 15 a A N Ground 10 Empty 2 MG9071 and MG9072 Chips The MG9071 and MG9072 are enclosure management chips that support the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols 3 4 5 C Connectors The I C connectors designated JP37 JP52 and JP95 are used to communicate to HDD PC Connector Pin Definitions Pin Definition to support SES 2 protocol See the table on the l Dala right for pin definitions 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection C 4 Appendix C SAS 826A Backplane Specifications 6 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4 pin co
25. A Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter CBL 0166L 4 External cable lu Gee Jll See es ce es ce Il ee L ee SC847 Chassis Manual Notes E 22 Appendix F SAS 846EL Backplane Specifieations Appendix F SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components F 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the backplane by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the backplane and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including the backplane Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the backplane Make sure that the backplane is securely and properly installed on the mother board
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27. Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times To ensure this the rack itself should be grounded Particular attention should be given to power supply connec tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit i e the use of power strips etc 6 3 SC847 Chassis Manual 6 6 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE This rail will fit a rack between 26 5 and 36 4 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of three sections An inner chassis rail which secures directly to the chassis an outer rail that secures to the
28. Fan 2 Failure in Fan 3 Failure in Fan 4 Alarm 1 Overheat drive failure in Channel 1 Alarm 2 Overheat drive failure in Channel 2 Alarm 3 Overheat in Channel 3 5V Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation 12V Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation D 7 SC847 Chassis Manual D 8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators gt He youn SAS 16 ppe o deft i ACT 0 a Bee FAIL 0 DE wae Figure D 4 Rear Connectors and LEDs Rear Connector SAS 0 SAS 1 SAS 2 SAS 3 SAS 4 SAS 5 SAS 6 SAS 7 SAS 8 SAS 9 SAS 10 SAS 11 Rear SAS SATA Connectors SAS Drive Rear SAS Drive Number Connector Number SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS 12 SAS SATA HDD 13 SAS SATA HDD 2 SAS 13 SAS SATA HDD 14 SAS SATA HDD 3 SAS 14 SAS SATA HDD 15 SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS 15 SAS SATA HDD 16 SAS SATA HDD 5 SAS 16 SAS SATA HDD 17 SAS SATA HDD 6 SAS 17 SAS SATA HDD 18 SAS SATA HDD 7 SAS 18 SAS SATA HDD 19 SAS SATA HDD 8 SAS 19 SAS SATA HDD 20 SAS SATA HDD 9 SAS 20 SAS SATA HDD 21 SAS SATA HDD 10 SAS 21 SAS SATA HDD 22 SAS SATA HDD 11 SAS 22 SAS SATA HDD 23 SAS SATA HDD 12 SAS 23 SAS SATA HDD 24 D 8 Appendix D SAS 846A Backplane Specifications
29. ISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR SUPERMICRO SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of California County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes Super Micro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate WARNING Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm Manual Revision 1 0b Release Date April 23 2010 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer Inc you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or
30. Maintenance Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring components in your chassis Chapter 6 Rack Installation Refer to this chapter for detailed information on chassis rack installation You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis into a rack environment Preface This section lists compatible cables power supply specifications and compatible backplanes Not all compatible backplanes are listed Refer to our Web site for the latest compatible backplane information Appendix A Hardware This section provides information on cabling and other hardware which is compat ible with your chassis For complete information on supported cables and hardware refer to the Supermico Web site at www supermicro com Appendix B Power Supply Specifications This chapter lists the specifications of the power supply provided with your chas sis For additional information refer to the Supermicro website at www supermicro com Appendix C SAS 826A Backplane Specifications This section contains detailed specifications on the SC826A backplane Additional information can be found on the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com Appendix D SAS 846A Backplane Specifications This chapter contains information on the SC846A backplane Additional information can be found on the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com Appendix E SA
31. S Port A Expander 1 Figure F 23 Cascaded Configuration with Horizontal Branching F 22 Appendix F SAS 846EL Backplane Specifieations Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration ete Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 Dual Port Cable Assembly Cable 0168L internal cable Cable 0166L external cables a Port A Expander B Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander l l l l l l l J 1 l l l l l l l TO a T E L Ww Figure F 24 Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration F 23 SC847 Chassis Manual Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration with Branching TTE Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 J a SS SEs Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 Power Card FB SS Ena Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 Power Card Cable 0166L external cable T Port B Ex 2 a SS Ela Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 Power Card Figure F 25 Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration and Branching F 24 Appendix F SAS 846EL Backplane Specifieations Notes F 25 SC847 Chassis Manual
32. S 826EL Backplane Specifications This section contains detailed specifications for the SC826EL backplane Additional information can be found on the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com Appendix F SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications This chapter contains specifications on the SC846EL backplane Additional informa tion can be found on the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com SC847 Chassis Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview i Leper 111 0 6 LIS pre Seer A eee eee eee eee 1 1 1 3 Where to get Replacement Components cccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeteneeeeeteeeeeens 1 2 1 4 Contacting SuUpErmiG O sdi eein a thers a a E Pa aN aE nana 1 3 1 5 Returning Merchandise for Service cccscecceeeeceneeeeeeeaeeeeeseeeeeeseneeees 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 OVE RVICW caira E EE A AA EO E T EEE EE EEE 2 1 2 2 Warnings and Precautions 2 1 2 3 Preparing for Setups rasics aaa a a AE EA EEEE 2 1 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions c cc cesses eennantlarapadiieetes dee 2 2 2 5 General Safety Precautions ccccccccceeeeceeeeeenceeeeeeeaeeeeeseneeeeseaeeeetennneeees 2 3 2 6 System SAIC WY sass cee n ever cern EEE E a tol aes 2 3 Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 OV ERVICW aor tee recta A A stncuaciea seeds 3 1 3 2 Control Panel Buttons Ssi wee 3 2 S 29 Control Ranell LEDS asue eeno en e Eeen E AAEE S EDANE Ea EN EEEE EAN 3 2 3 4 Drive e Camer WE
33. SUPER DOUBLE SIDED STORAGE SC847 CHASSIS SERIES OUENS SC847A R1400LPB SC847A R1400UB C847E1 R1400LPB C847E1 R1400UB SC847E2 R1400LPB SC847E2 R1400UB SC847E16 R1400LPB SC847E16 R1400UB SC847E26 R1400LPB SC847E26 R1400UB USER S MANUAL 1 0b SC847 Chassis Manual The information in this User s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual or to notify any person or organization of the updates Please Note For the most up to date version of this manual please see our web site at www supermicro com Super Micro Computer Inc Supermicro reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice This product including software and documentation is the property of Supermicro and or its licensors and is supplied only under a license Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADV
34. as mda fans See the table on the right for pin l oe oer 2 12V definitions 3 Tachometer 8 13 SAS Ports The primary and secondary sets of SAS ports provide expander features including cascading and failover From right to left the ports are primary 1 2 3 and secondary 1 2 3 F 5 SC847 Chassis Manual F 7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions _ REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SOCKET1 Bd o OD PRI JO OVERH EATFAI L1 Taoonoaconoi iint FANFAIL4 0000OOODANODOOO Ge QED Figure F 2 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Defimitions Explanation of Jumpers To modify the o i c t i y peration of the backplane emote e e jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function A of the connector Pin 1 is identified with Jumper a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open means Setin g the jumper is off the pins E Appendix F SAS 846EL Backplane Specifieations General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note PRI_MODE1 4 2 Factory Setting Do not change SEC_MODE1 4 2 Factory Setting Do not change
35. assis front panel to the motherboard If your motherboard uses a different connector use the following list to find a compatible cable Front Panel to Motherboard Cable Ribbon Cable eee Cable Part 16 pin 16 pin CBL 0049 16 pin 20 pin CBL 0048 20 pin 20 pin CBL 0047 16 pin various CBL 0068 20 pin various CBL 0067 Split cables Use these cable if your motherboard requires several different con nections from the front panel A 3 SC847 Chassis Manual A 4 Chassis Screws The accessory box includes all the screws needed to set up your chassis This section lists and describes the most common screws used Your chassis may not require all the parts listed M B HARD DRIVE Pan head Flat head 6 32 x5 mm 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 DVD ROM CD ROM and FLOPPY DRIVE g 7 Pan head Flat head Round head Round head 6 32 x 5mm 6 32 x 5mm M3x5mm M2 6 x 5mm 0 197 0 197 0 197 0 197 RAIL Flat head Round head Flat head M4 x 4 mm M4 x 4 mm 0 157 0 157 Ma gele MMO A Washer for M5 M B STANDOFFS D Q DS M B standoff M B CPU Thumb screw 1 U M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 standoff 6 32 x 5mm 6 32 x 5mm M5 to 6 32 0 197 0 197 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC847 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system SC847 1400W MFR Part PWS 1K41P 1R 1100W 100 140V 50 60Hz 9 5 13 5A
36. cccccceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeteeteeeeeeeee 5 3 5 5 Serial Connectivity for Increased Capacity ccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeee 5 4 5 6 Serial Connectivity for Redundancy cccccseceeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesenneeeees 5 5 5 6 Serial Connectivity for Redundancy and Performance w Multiple PCI Buses 5 6 5 6 Supported Cascading Configuration Cabling ccceceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 5 7 Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 OVORVICW ee Siitsiabi ccd sccceli te eccs tui iden etenesne ene eater tages Neeesdndanetueiee 6 1 6 2 Unpacking the Systemc itece tice este ce iew ieeeaces Steal neh ated 6 1 6 3 Preparing for SOUP oacscmerees fo eeparsepnercueisenssesacaeecanseee sna pesveeneevacesssersscecesaniee inet 6 1 Ghoosingsa Setup LOCA ices vs cnigs perce erteenee verses see OAE VEE E IONER 6 1 6 4 Warningsand PreCautions sirin ea EEND 6 2 Rack PRECAUTIONS is cnssnezacsnensetbessicsveti dh censcteds aa ea 6 2 General SEVEN PlECAUTONS yes io cusecsacavigrssvectdaat sassh E EKE NEES EDASISTE enrere Tai 6 2 6 5 Rack Mounting Considerations srasni iadi aa 6 3 Ambient Operating Temperature ccccceeeeeseeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeseeeeeees 6 3 Reduced AIM OW eiseiccarenedidiacaversennapeseesethesiebavelcesvitoeel inessitendyberveneevech anlaceyeneesdese 6 3 M chanical EoadiNg iarten O E E E NENN 6 3 Gircuit Overloading renens E na EAE aide EEOAE ENTEGRE 6 3 Reliable Grounds ana e a a O ES 6 3 6 6 Rack Moun
37. cking the Air Flow 1 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server In addition if you are using a front bezel make sure the bezels filter is replaced periodically 2 Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays Use only recommended server parts 3 Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables The control panel LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 3 System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons In most cases the chassis power supply and fans are pre installed If you need to install fans continue to the Systems Fan section of this chapter If the chassis will be installed into a rack continue to the next chapter for rack installation instructions 4 13 SC847 Chassis Manual 4 8 System Fans Seven hot swappable heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis These fans circulate air through the chassis thereby lowering the chassis internal tempera ture Release Tab Airflow Direction Indicator Figure 4 14 System Fan Replacing a System Fan 1 Open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan has failed Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis cover open Remove the failed fan s power cord from the serverboard Press the fan release tab to lift the
38. cts ports between servers Use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections F 20 Appendix F SAS 846EL Backplane Specifieations F 12 Supported Cascading Configurations Cascading allows the system to access data at a faster rate by allowing several backplanes to share resources to reduce latency time The first backplane in a cascaded system requires a motherboard and HBA Other servers require a power control card with no motherboard and no HBA For more information see the SC846 Chassis Manual available at www supermicro com e Se Port B Expander 2 I Single Port Cable external cable Assembly Cable 0167L internal cable Cable 0166L Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander I p F Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander l Figure F 22 Simple Cascaded Configuration F 21 SC847 Chassis Manual Server System with Single SAS HBA The expanders allow horizontal branching This configuration also applies to dual ports Be 8A i i Port A Expander 1 Cable 0167L pee e f7s internal cable L 4 Single Port Cable Assembly o zl G 5 BE z meng Port A Expander 1 Port A Expander 1 B
39. d hole racks or racks with threaded holes size M5 or larger Installing the Adapter Bracket 1 Place the hooks of the front of the outer rail into the square holes of one of the adapter brackets Place the hooks of the rear of the outer rail into the square holes of a second adapter bracket Adjust the length of the outer rail to fit within the rack uprights Secure the front adapter bracket to the front of the rack using the screws recommended by the rack manufacturer Secure the rear adapter bracket to the rear of the rack in the same manner Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix A SC847 Cables and Hardware A 1 Overview This appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system It only includes the most commonly used components and configurations For more compatible cables refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our Web site at www supermicro com A 2 Cables Included with SC847 Chassis SAS SATA SC847 Part Type Length Description 7 Seven each 10 5 4 pin middle fan CLOU Calle power extension PWM CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for Round control panel CBL 0160L Cable 6 Two each regional power cords CBL 0217L Cable 22cm 16 pin control panel converter cable A 1 SC847 Chassis Manual A 3 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC847 Chassis Alternate SAS SATA Cables Some compatible motherboards
40. de power to the backplane See the table on the right for pin definitions D 4 D 6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions PC Connector Pin Definitions Pin Definition rl Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection Backplane Main Power 4 Pin Connector Pin Definition 1 12V 2and3 Ground 4 5V Appendix D SAS 846A Backplane Specifications D 7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions JRB JP97 D gD Figure D 2 Front Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers z r Connector To modify the operation of the backplane Pins e e jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector Pin 1 is identified with Jumper a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed 3 2 4 means the jumper is on and Open means Setting BE the jumper is off the pins Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Setting Notes JP35 1 2 Reset MG9072 Chip Reset 1 2 3 Normal Default JP50 1 2 Reset MG9072 Chip Reset 2 2 3 Normal Default JP129 1 2 Reset MG9072 Chip Reset 3 2 3 Normal Default
41. ds SAS 846EL Figure 5 4 Serial Connectivity for Increased Capacity 5 4 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 5 6 Serial Connectivity for Redundancy The following configuration provides redundancy for the SC847 system This con figuration utilizes SAS hard drives only and a dual expander backplane Chassis SC847 EL2 SEC CBL 0281L CBL 0281L PRI ee I l PP cet 0352 1 I Fp o a Cs kh l l a 0 mi ao E l l Oemjemum an ykp om le l SAS 846EL2 Laaa peaj paj a i ai al Figure 5 5 Serial Connectivity for Redundancy 5 5 SC847 Chassis Manual 5 6 Serial Connectivity for Redundancy and Performance with Multiple PCI Buses The following configuration provides both redundancy and improved performance for the SC847 system This configuration utilizes SAS hard drives only and a dual expander backplane Chassis SC847 EL2 SAS 826EL2 l l I l CBL 0352L LP LE m m CBL 0281L _ a PRI m JO r ae
42. ed by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC847 accessories packaging Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are included to these mother boards To use an optional standoff you must place the hexagonal screw through the bottom the chassis and secure the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side up M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 Figure 4 11 Chassis Standoffs Installing the Motherboard 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements precautions and cable connec tions 2 Open the chassis cover and remove the chassis from any power source 3 As required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff To do this A Place a hexagonal standoff screw through the bottom the chassis B Secure the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side up 4 9 SC847 Chassis Manual Add on Card Expansion Slot Setup C847 The chassis includes I O slots for expansion cards The number of cards used depends on your chassis model C847 LP Models Provides seven low profile expansion card slots C847 UIO Models Provides three full height full length slots three low profile slots and includes a universal expansion card Expansion Card Slots Figure 4 12 SC825 LP model Ex
43. een correctly identified Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis aligning the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the rail clicks into the locked position which secures the inner rail to the chassis Secure the inner rail to the chassis with the screws provided Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for the other inner rail Chapter 5 Rack Installation Deuces Figure 6 5 Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1 Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail 2 Push the middle rail back into the outer rail 3 Hang the hooks of the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of the rack If necessary use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack as illustrated above 4 Pull out the rear of the outer rail adjusting the length until it fits within the posts of the rack 5 Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots on the rear of the rack If necessary use screws to secure the rear of the outer rail to the rear of the rack 6 Repeat steps 1 5 for the remaining outer rail 6 7 SC847 Chassis Manual Ball Bearing Shuttle Figure 6 6 Installing into a Rack Standard Chassis Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Confirm
44. es Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including the backplane Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the backplane Make sure that the backplane is securely and properly installed on the mother board to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage D 1 SC847 Chassis Manual D 3 A Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual D 4 Introduction to the SAS 846A Backplane The SAS 846A backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date technol ogy available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 846A Revision 1 00 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com for the latest updates compatible parts and supported configurations D 2 Appendix D SAS 846A Backplane Specifications D 5 Front Connectors and Components Figure D 1 Front Co
45. he HBA and the backplane are in different physical chassis This allows a JBOD Just a Bunch Of Drives configuration from an existing system Single External Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter iii i ll led CBL 0200L External HBA Cable Dual External Host Bus Adapter CBL 0200L External HBA Cables Figure E 9 Connecting Single and Dual External HBAs E 14 Appendix E SAS 826EL Backplane Specifications Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector Figure E 10 The CBL 0200L Cable Cable Name SAS InfiniBand to mini SAS X4 1M cable PBF Part CBL 0200L Length 1 meter Description This cable has an InfiniBand connector SFF 8470 on one end and an SFF 8088 1X 26 pins at the other end E 15 SC847 Chassis Manual Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA These connections use CBL 0167L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables Single HBA Configuration CBL 0167L with Single Port Assembly internal cable HBA Host Bus Adapter m i l 11 l CBL 0166L m xternal cable Figure E 11 Single HBA Configuration E 16 Appendix E SAS 826EL Backplane Specifications Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure E 12 The CBL 0167L Cab
46. he chassis top cover and any system components that have been re moved away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made System Safety Electrostatic discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in
47. hen not in use General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including the SAS 826EL series backplane Make sure that the backplane is properly and securely on the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power outages E 1 SC847 Chassis Manual E 3 An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest back plane revision available at the time of publishing The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual E 4 Introduction to the SAS 826EL Backplane The SAS 826EL backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date technol ogy available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 826EL Revision 1 02 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com for the latest updates compatible parts and supported configurations E 2 Appendix E SAS 826EL Backplane Specifications E 5 Front Connectors and Jumpers Figure E 1 SAS 826EL2 Connectors and Components Front Connectors EPP connectors J16 and J17 Primary and secondary flash chips Primary and secondary
48. hould extend only one component at a time extending two or more si multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable General Server Precautions e Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the com ponents you are adding to your chassis e Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails e Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work upwards e Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure e Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch ing them 6 2 Chapter 5 Rack Installation e Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling 6 5 Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient tempera ture TMRA Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised Mechanical Loading
49. ing Dual 2 5 Hard Drives into the Bracket 1 Align the eight external tooth washers and eight screws with the holes in the hard drive and the holes in the bracket 2 Secure the hard drive to the bracket using the screws and washers provided 3 See the instructions below for installing the bracket onto the chassis Installing the Bracket onto the Chassis 1 Align the holes in the bracket with the chassis standoffs 2 Secure the bracket using the screw provided as shown in Figure 4 10 4 7 SC847 Chassis Manual Figure 4 9 Motherboard Installation 4 Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs 5 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws Do not exceed eight pounds of torque per square inch when tighten ing down the motherboard 6 Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation 7 Slide back the motherboard tray and connect the cables between the moth erboard backplane chassis front panel and power supply as needed The fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports 4 8 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 5 Installing the Motherboard Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC847 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations us
50. ing Optional Fixed Hard Drives The SC847 chassis includes brackets for installing either one 3 5 fixed hard drive or two 2 5 fixed hard drives within the chassis Each chassis can accomodate up to two internal drive trays supporting up to two 3 5 hard drives or up to four 2 5 hard drives The tray part number is MCP 220 84701 0N Installing Fixed HDDs into the SC847 Chassis 1 Disconnect the chassis from any power source Remove the chassis cover as described in Section 4 2 Remove the screw securing the motherboard node tray to the chassis Slide back the motherboard node tray to reveal the HDD mounting location on the floor of the chassis Fixed HDD Mounting Location Figure 4 7 Sliding Back the Motherboard Node Tray 4 6 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4 8 Installing Single and Dual Hard Drives and the Bracket Installing a 3 5 Single Hard Drive into the Bracket 1 Align the four round washers and four screws with the holes in the hard drive and the holes in the bracket 2 Secure the hard drive to the bracket using the screws and washers provided 3 See the instructions below for installing the bracket onto the chassis Install
51. is configuration utilizes parallel connectivity with SAS or SATA hard drives and a single expander backplane Chassis C847 EL1 SAS 826EL RAID Cards Sea p Ge 0E JED CDt Of BEF E 8 SAS 846EL Figure 5 2 Parallel Connectivity Using Multiple PCI Buses 5 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 5 4 Serial Connectivity for Increased Capacity The following configuration increases the SC847 s capacity This configuration utilizes SAS or SATA hard drives and a single expander backplane Chassis SC847 EL1 my a 6 me Ic El lt D S si oa S 7 SAS 826EL RAID Cards SAS 846EL Figure 5 3 Serial Connectivity for Increased Capacity 5 3 SC847 Chassis Manual 5 5 Serial Connectivity for Increased Capacity The following configuration increases the SC847 s capacity This configuration utilizes SAS or SATA hard drives and a single expander backplane Chassis SC847 EL1 X S 7 SAS 826EL RAID Car
52. l Port Expanders Single Ports SAS 826EL1 backplanes have a single port expander that access all twelve drives and supports cascading Dual Ports SAS 826EL2 backplanes have dual port expanders that access all twelve drives These dual port expanders support cascading failover and recovery Warning The SAS 826EL2 backplane s JO and J1 SAS ports are reversed in the Secondary Expander Port B with JO on top and J1 on the bottom To lower backplane in SAS 826EL1 Single Port Backplane cascaded system From HBA or higher backplane Port A SAS 826EL2 Dual Port Backplane Primary Ports Port B Expander 1 Secondary Ports From HBA or higher To lower backplane in Expander 2 backplane cascaded system To lower backplane in From HBA or higher cascaded system backplane Figure E 6 Single and Dual Port Expanders E 9 SC847 Chassis Manual E 10 Failover The SAS 826EL2 Backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover and In a single host bus configuration the recovery SAS HBA backplane connects to one Host Bus Adapter HBA i ie Single Host Bus Adapter Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 SAS HBA Single Host Bus Adapter Failover If the expander or data path in P
53. le Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Backplane Cable Internal w 2 port Cascading Cable 68 cm Part CBL 0167L SFF 8087 to SFF 8088 x1 Ports Single Placement Internal cable Description Internal cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in single port environments Figure E 13 The CBL 0166L Cable Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68cm Part CBL 0166L SFF 8088 1x to SFF 8088 x1 Ports Single or Dual Placement External cable Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers With most connectors use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections E 17 SC847 Chassis Manual Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA These connections use CBL 0168L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables CBL 0168L with Single Port Assembly internal cable HBA Host Bus Adapter 1 l l l l CBL 0166L l external cable l l l al gt Figure E 14 Connecting Multiple Backplanes when using Dual Channels E 18 Appendix E SAS 826EL Backplane Specifications Dual HBA Configuration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly a KG Figure E 15 The CBL 0168L Cable Cable Name SAS Dual port Cable Assembly 68 76cm Part CBL 0168L SFF 8087 to SFF 8088 x2 Ports Dual Placement
54. magnetic fields are generated The system needs to be placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section 6 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies and the mounting screws needed for installing the system into the rack Also included is an optional square hole to round hole converter bracket for use in racks with round mounting holes Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow Choosing a Setup Location e Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches e Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing e This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and similar environments 6 1 SC847 Chassis Manual Warning 6 4 Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions e Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them e In single rack installations stabilizers should be attached to the rack e In multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together e Always make sure that the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack e You s
55. mark holders Copyright 2010 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SC847 chassis Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only This manual lists compatible parts available when this document was published Al ways refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configurations SC847 Chassis Manual Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this chassis and describes the main features of the SC847 chassis This chapter also includes contact information Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnings precautions and system safety It is recommended that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with installing and servicing the chassis and all safety precautions Chapter 3 Chassis Components Refer here for details on this chassis components including the fans hard drives air shrouds and other components Chapter 4 System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface which includes the func tions and information provided by the chassis control panel as well as other LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and
56. maximize performance Equipped with a 1400W Gold Level high efficiency redundant power supply and five hot plug redun dant cooling fans the SC847 is a reliable high quality storage workhorse system 1 2 Shipping List Please visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model http www supermicro com SC847 Chassis Model CPU HDD a Loa SC847A R1400LPB DP UP 90 o SAS zap E ene sounamo or Sen teh wn een SC847E1 R1400LPB pp up 7 ree SAY P Magy step sett sceerer rtaoous DPP err S TP ulo Gold Level SC847E2 R1400LPB DP UP ae See 7x LP eee scesrezrtaous DP UP Sata suppor LP UIO God Level SC847E26 R1400LPB DP UP Peel aie ee 7x LP a eve SCB47E26 R1400UB DPIUP SATA SASZ support LP UIO God Level 1 1 SC847 Chassis Manual 1 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site
57. mponents Front Connectors and Components Chip MG9072 Upgrade Connectors JP69 JP78 and JP115 ACT_IN JP26 JP47 and JP108 C Connector 1 JP37 and 2 JP95 C Connector 3 JP52 and 4 JP96 C Connector 5 JP116 and 6 JP117 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 JP13 JP46 JP48 JP109 and JP110 iPass Connector CH 0 3 JSM1 iPass Connector CH 4 7 JSM2 iPass Connector CH 8 11 JSM3 iPass Connector CH 12 15 JSM4 iPass Connector CH 16 19 JSM5 iPass Connector CH 20 23 JSM6 OO NO OTB OO INS ee ee ee ae co GO IND See D 3 SC847 Chassis Manual 1 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols 2 Upgrade Connectors The upgrade connectors are designated JP69 JP78 and JP115 and are used for manufactur er s diagnostic purposes only 3 Activity LED Header The activity LED header designated JP26 JP47 and JP108 is used to indicate the activ ity status of each SAS drive The Activity LED Header is located on the front panel For the Activity LED Header to work properly connect using a 10 pin LED cable 4 5 6 PC Connectors The I C Connectors designated JP37 JP95 JP52 JP96 JP116 and JP117 are used to communicate to HDD to support SES 2 protocol See the table on the right for pin definitions 7 Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4 pin connectors designated JP10 JP13 JP46 JP48 JP109 and JP110 provi
58. n the left handle of the chassis These are in order from top to bottom a power on off button and a reset button Power The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing Reset The reset button is used to reboot the system 3 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the left handle of the SC847 chassis has five LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take EP ry Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing 3 2 Chapter 3 System Interface eas NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing xs NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When con tinuously on not flashing it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm Check the routing
59. nnectors designated JP10 4 Pin Connector JP13 and JP46 provide power to the Pin Definition backplane See the table on the right for 1 12V pin definitions 2and3 Ground 4 5V 7 8 9 SAS Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The 12 ports are designated 0 11 Each port is also compatible with SATA drives 10 Upgrade Connectors The upgrade connectors designated JP69 and JP78 are used for manufacturer s diag nostic purposes only C 5 SC847 Chassis Manual C 7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions a a E eet Tliefoooahes ae ae m Figure C 2 Front Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers Connector To modify the operation of the backplane kins erer jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Jumper of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed Sakina 0 means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note Open Default MG9072 Chip Reset 1 JP35 i Closed Reset Open Default MG9071 Chip Reset 2 JP50 Closed Reset
60. oard and the back panel Secure the card to the chassis using the four screws provided in the chassis packaging The SC847 U model chassis includes three full height full length slots and three low profile slots Installing Expansion Cards in the SC847 U Chassis 1 Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover If you are using a universal input output card make sure it is installed before continuing If you installing low profile add on cards remove the chassis air shroud Secure the card to the chassis using the four screws provided with the chas sis packaging 4 11 SC847 Chassis Manual 4 6 Installing the Air Shroud Figure 4 13 Air Shroud for SC847LP Chassis Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC847 chassis air shroud does not require screws for its installation The SC847 air shroud is designed with removeable break away tabs that allow the air shroud to be adjusted to fit a variety of motherboards Installing the Air Shroud 1 Disconnect the chassis from any power source and remove the chassis cover 2 Place the air shroud in the chassis The air shroud fits behind the fans and beside to the power supply 3 After checking the fit of the air shroud remove any break away tabs neces sary to ensure a proper fit with the motherboard 4 12 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 7 Checking the Server s Air Flow Che
61. of the cables and make sure all fans are pres ent and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists Power Failure When this LED flashes it indicates a failure in the redundant power supply 3 3 SC847 Chassis Manual 3 4 Drive Carrier LEDs The SC847 chassis uses SAS or SATA drives SAS SATA Drives Each SAS SATA drive carrier has two LEDs e Blue Solid on Drive is present and available Blinking Drive is actively being accessed Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a blue LED When illuminated in a solid on state this blue LED on the front of the SAS SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the SAS SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed e Red Solid on Drive failure Blinking RAID activity When the red LED is blinking it indicates that the system is either building initializing or rebuilding RAID SCSI Drives This chassis does not support SCSI drives at this time 3 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 Overview This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte nance on the chassis The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance i
62. one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and iPass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at the other This cable connects from the HBA to the SAS 846EL backplane F 13 SC847 Chassis Manual Cable Name iPass mini SAS to iPass mini SAS Part CBL 0108L 02 Length 39 cm 15 inches Part CBL 0109L 02 Length 22 cm 9 inches Part CBL 0110L 02 Length 18 cm 7 inches Description This cable has an iPass SFF 8087 mini SAS connector 36 pins at each end It connects from the HBA to the SAS 846EL backplane F 14 Appendix F SAS 846EL Backplane Specifieations Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane This backplane supports external Host Bus Adapters In this configuration the HBA and the backplane are in different physical chassis This allows a JBOD configura tion system to connect to the other system that has a HBA Single External Host Bus Adapter HBA L CBL 0200L External HBA Cable Figure F 13 Single External Host Adapter Dual External Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter D ieee es eee Si ee i ee ee Ss ll DS CBL 0200L External HBA Cables Figure F 14 Dual External Host Bus Adapter F 15 SC847 Chassis Manual Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector
63. or higher backplane Port Primary Ports Expander 1 4 J Fdo J2 To lower backplane in cascaded system Figure F 5 SAS 846EL1 Single Port Configuration F 10 Appendix F SAS 846EL Backplane Specifieations F 10 Failover The SAS 846EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover Single Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA In a single host bus configuration the backplane connects to one Host Bus Adapter HBA A p Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure F 6 Single HBA Single Host Bus Adapter Failover SAS HBA If the expander or data path in Port A fails the system automatically switches i to Port B z Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure F 7 Single HBA Failover Dual Host Bus Adapter In a Dual Host Bus Configuration the backplane connects to two Host Bus SAS HBA Adapters HBA ae S E Port 7 Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure F 8 Dual HBA Dual Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA Failover If the expander or data path in Port A SAS HBA fails the system automatically switches EN to Port B This maintains a full connec AR AOR tion to all drives Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure F 9 Dual HBA Failover F 11 SC847 Chassis Manual F 11 Chassis Power Card
64. ort A fails the system will automatically fail over to Port B TE iC EO Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Dual Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA In a dual host bus configuration the SAS HBA backplane connects to two host bus adapters he T Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 SAS HBA If the expander or data path in Port SAS HBA A fails the system will automatically fail over to Port B This maintains a Dual Host Bus Adapter Failover full connection to all drives T IL F Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 E 10 Appendix E SAS 826EL Backplane Specifications E 11 Cables and Chassis Power Card Chassis Power Card In a cascaded configuration the first chassis includes a motherboard and at least one host bus adapter Other servers in this enclosed system include a power card This section describes the supported power card for the 826 backplane system For more information see the PCC JBPWR2 power card manual This manual can be found at the http Awww supermicro com or as an appendix in the SC847 chassis manual De Ir lr BA me Ea e A CO0O0000000000 SUPER JBPWR2 wiw Figure E 7 The JBPWR2 Power Card Power Card Part Number Part Type Where Used Allows the chassis to be in a CSE PTJBOD CB1 Power Card JBOD Ju
65. ould be nearby to switch off the power if necessary e Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators e The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets e Serverboard battery CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down which will reverse its polarities This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 2 2 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 6 Please handle used batteries carefully Do not damage the battery in any way a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly General Safety Precautions Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter Place t
66. pansion Slot Setup in LP Low Profile Chassis SC847 chassis include slots for expansion cards The number of cards you can use depends on your chassis model and motherboard model Installing Expansion cards in SC847 LP Low Profile Chassis 1 Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover 2 Remove the screw holding the cover in place for each low profile expansion card slot you want to use Keep this screw for later use 3 Connect the expansion cards to the motherboard 4 Secure each card to the chassis using the card s L bracket and the screw previously removed Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Expansion Slot Setup in U Universal Output Chassis SC847 U model chassis accepts a slightly smaller L shaped motherboard to allow for a universal expansion card This universal output card allows the systems to accept SAS SCSI IB Ethernet and other types of connections SC847 U chassis accepts three full length full height add on cards and the fourth slot is used for the UI O card It includes a bracket that extends from the fan row to the back of the chassis This bracket provides support for the riser card Installing a Universal Input Output Card in the SC847 U Model Chassis 1 Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover Connect the universal input output to the motherboard using the slots pro vided on the motherb
67. rack and a middle rail which extends from the outer rail These assemblies are specifically designed for the left and right side of the chassis Rail Assembly Shown with Rails Retracted Outer Rail Middle Rail Locking Tab This Side Faces Outward Inner Rail Figure 6 1 Identifying the Outer Rail Middle Rail and Inner Rails Left Rail Assembly Shown 6 4 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Locking Tabs Each inner rail has a locking tab This tab locks the chassis into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully extended from the rack This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing Releasing the Inner Rail Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails 1 Identify the left and right outer rail assemblies as described on page 5 4 2 Pull the inner rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated below 3 Press the locking tab down to release the inner rail 4 Pull the inner rail all the way out 5 Repeat steps 1 3 for the second outer rail Figure 6 2 Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail 6 5 SC847 Chassis Manual Inner Rails Figure 5 3 Installing the Inner Rails Figure 6 4 Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1 Confirm that the left and right inner rails have b
68. s a Phillips screwdriver Print this chapter to use as a reference while setting up your chassis Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis These include information in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warnings precautions listed in the setup instructions Safety Warning Before performing any chassis setup or mainte nance it is recommended that the chassis be removed from the rack and placed on a stable bench or table For instructions on how to uninstall the chassis from the rack refer to Chapter 5 Rack Instal lation in this manual 4 1 SC847 Chassis Manual 4 2 Removing the Chassis Cover Figure 4 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1 Unplug the chassis from any power source 2 Remove the screws securing the cover to the chassis 3 Lift the cover up and off the chassis Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the server without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating 4 2 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 3 Installing Removable Hard Drives Figure 4 2 Removing Hard Drive Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis 1 Press the release button on the drive carrier This extends the drive carrier handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive carrier out of the chassis 4 3 SC847 Chassis Manual Dummy Drive Drive
69. st a Bunch of Drives configuration SC847 Chassis Manual Connecting an Internal Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the HBA to the backplane Single Internal Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter Dual Internal Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter Figure E 8 Connecting to Single and Dual Internal HBAs E 12 Appendix E SAS 826EL Backplane Specifications Supported Internal HBA to Backplane Cables Use the following listed cables to create connections between the internal HBA and backplane The cables required depend on the HBA connector Cable Name iPass TO 4 LANE Part CBL 0117 Length 46 cm 18 inches Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and ipass SFF 8087 Mini SAS connector 36 pins at the other This cable connects from the HBA to the SAS 826EL backplane Cable Name SFF 8087 Mini SAS TO SFF 8087 mini SAS Part CBL 0108L 02 Length 39 cm 15 inches Part CBL 0109L 02 Length 22 cm 9 inches Part CBL 0110L 02 Length 18 cm 7 inches Description This cable has an iPass SFF 8087 Mini SAS connector 36 pin at each end It connects from the HBA to the SAS 826EL backplane E 13 SC847 Chassis Manual Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane This backplane supports external HBAs In this configuration t
70. ted You will also need the system placed near at least one grounded power outlet When configured the SC847 chassis includes one power supply R models include a redundant power supply and require two grounded outlets 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC847 chassis includes a set of rail assemblies which includes mounting brack ets and mounting screws you will need to install the systems into the rack Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure 2 1 SC847 Chassis Manual 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC847 from damage e Be aware of the locations of the power on off switch on the chassis as well as the room s emergency power off switch disconnection switch or electrical outlet If an electrical accident occurs you can then quickly remove power from the system e Do not work alone when working with high voltage components e Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or install ing main system components such as the serverboard memory modules not necessary for hot swappable drives When disconnecting power you should first power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system e When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is fa miliar with the power off controls sh
71. their antistatic bags until ready for use 2 3 SC847 Chassis Manual e Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap e Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts e When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins e Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use e For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard 2 4 Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components Most SC847 models have two buttons on the chassis control panel A reset button and a power on off switch This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate responses you may need to take D D D D D ao Figure 3 1 Control Panel 3 1 SC847 Chassis Manual 3 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located o
72. ting INStmICtiOnS isernia deeeeenedees 6 4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails cccceceeeeseeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeteeeees 6 4 LOCKING TabS scsi tence achanianaariitis han a A NE aaa nts 6 5 Releasing the Inner Ralils ciisscccvcevictycasctesettsacnadseckccecaaeside cane vadendenaveee aanectacecse 6 5 Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis cccccececeeseeeeeeeeneeeeeteeneeeees 6 6 Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack c ccccecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 6 7 Standard Chassis Installation sissi eee eee ee ene tiisin iranse 6 8 Optional Quick Installation Method sesaria 6 9 Adapters for Round and Threaded Hole Racks cccceeceeeeeeereeeeeeeeeeees 6 10 vii SC847 Chassis Manual Appendix A SC847 Cables and Hardware Appendix B SC847 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 826A Backplane Specifications Appendix D SAS 846A Backplane Specifications Appendix E SAS 826EL Backplane Specifications Appendix F SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications viii Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Optimized for enterprise level heavy capacity storage applications Supermicro s SC847 chassis features 36x 24 front 12 rear 3 5 hot swap HDD bays used as a server chassis The SC847 design provides high density storage in a 4U form factor with high power efficiency optimized HDD signal trace routing and improved HDD carrier design to dampen vibration and
73. to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage F 1 SC847 Chassis Manual F 3 An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publishing The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual F 4 Introduction to the SAS 846EL Backplane The SAS 846EL backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date technol ogy available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 846EL Revision 1 10 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com for the latest updates compatible parts and supported configurations F 2 Appendix F SAS 846EL Backplane Specifieations F 5 Front Connectors and Jumpers 868 668 Figure F 1 Front Connectors Front Connectors and 2 Primary and secondary I C connectors optional Power connectors PWR1 PWR2 PWR3 PWR4 PWR5 and PWR6 Primary and secondary flash chip Primary and secondary expander chip EPP connectors J24 and J25 Fan connectors Fan1 Fan2 and Fan3 SAS connector PRI_JO SAS connector PRI_J1 10 SAS connector PRI_J2 oO AN
74. upermicro com support rma Whenever possible repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton using the original packaging material If these are no longer available be sure to pack the chassis securely using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration misuse abuse or improper maintenance of products During the warranty period contact your distributor first for any product problems 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your chassis set up and operational within a minimal amount of time This quick setup assumes that you are an experienced technician famailiar with common concepts and terminology 2 2 Warnings and Precautions You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage file a damage claim with carrier who delivered your system Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold that chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well venilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and eletromagnetic fields are genera
75. upply out using the handle provided 4 Replace the failed power module with the same model 5 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click 6 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server 4 16 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 5 Cascading Configurations 5 1 Cascading Configuration Overview The SC847 chassis backplanes can be configured in a variety of combinations for different applications The following sections will provide connectivity configuration options specific to your system 5 2 Parallel Connectivity for Performance The following configuration increases the SC847 s performance capabilities by utilizing parallel connectivity with SAS or SATA hard drives and a single expander backplane Chassis SC847 EL1 3 i T a a N SAS 826EL RAID Cards cp oz81t cet o3s2L Lp i a e oo Ge GED ED EF d Dem gl SAS 846EL G a a al Figure 5 1 Parallel Connectivity for Increased Performance 5 1 SC847 Chassis Manual 5 3 Parallel Connectivity for Performance with Mutiple PCI Buses The following configuration increases the SC847 s performance capabilities using multiple PCI buses Th
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